EIC Accelerator Challenges
Specific calls within EIC Accelerator for projects matching predefined thematic challenges with a budget of EUR 220 million for 2026.
Bidrag under 2,5 miljoner euro per företag plus equity upp till 10 miljoner euro
Varies — depends on the scope of the project and the grant provider's assessment.
Batchdatum 2026: 7 januari, 4 mars, 6 maj, 8 juli, 2 september, 4 november
About the grant
EIC Accelerator Challenges is part of the EIC Accelerator programme targeting projects matching predefined thematic challenges. These calls have a total budget of EUR 220 million for 2026 and aim to support innovations within specific areas defined by the EIC.
Requirements
The grant provider does not list any fixed requirements in advance for this support. In practice, an individual assessment of your application is made — who you are, what the project is about and how well it fits the purpose of the grant. Read the source below for the applicable conditions before applying.
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